Tricin

In vitro / Animal

Flavone

Mechanism of Action

Anti-inflammatory; antipyretic; clears phlegm-heat; antiemetic

Anti-inflammatory via COX-2 inhibition; antipyretic; diuretic

Anti-inflammatory; antipyretic; promotes fluid generation

Research Notes

Bamboo Shavings (Zhu Ru)TCM

Tricin is a common flavone in bamboo species contributing to heat-clearing and phlegm-resolving effects.

Lophatherum (Dan Zhu Ye)TCM

Tricin is the major flavone in Lophatherum gracile with anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties supporting heat-clearing applications.

Phragmites (Lu Gen)TCM

Tricin in Phragmites communis contributes to heat-clearing and fluid-generating properties. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity supports use for febrile conditions.

Found In 3 Herbs

3D Molecular Structure

Flavone

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Tricin

FlavoneBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₁₅H₁₀O₃

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Flavone)

Chrysin(1)Flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin)(1)Hispidulin(2)Jaceosidin(1)Luteolin(14)Wogonin(2)

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